Charles Bronson puts much-loved paintings up for auction to buy his mum a holiday

ART: Charles Bronson is selling some of his famous paintings [YOUTUBE]

The sale also includes a number of personal items he has owned during his lengthy time behind bars.

Bronson, 61, is currently serving a life sentence for robbery and kidnap at Woodhill prison has had a history of violence in and out of prison.

But now the prisoner, who has dedicated his past ten years behind bars to painting, is looking to sell some of his prized creations to give his mum a holiday.

Some of his paintings have have sold for up to £1,000 and been displayed in galleries across London and the south east.

JP Humbert Auctioneers confirmed the auction and said items belonging to East End gangster Ronnie Kray would also be up for grabs.

DESIGN: Bronson's work is set to go up for auction [PA]

“The lots, much like the individuals, are far from dull.”

Jonathan Humbert, auctioneer

Auctioneer Jonathan Humbert said: “Charles Bronson recently had a ‘rumble’ with 12 prison guards. In a letter to Kate Kray, he states remorse at upsetting his mother and accordingly, asked if some of his artwork could be included in the sale so as to generate funds to send his mother on holiday.

“The intimate and personal nature of these never-before seen Kray items and Bronson paintings show a real human side to these larger than life personalities and, though they are bound to polarise opinions, the lots, much like the individuals, are far from dull.”

Ronnie and twin brother Reggie were jailed for life for murder in 1969.

The two ran an organised crime scheme across East London making them two of Britain's most notorious criminals.

Ronnie died in 1995 but friend Bronson remained in touch with his ex-wife Kate Kray.

Last month, Bronson told her about how he covered himself in butter and got in a "rumble" with 12 guards.

CRIME: Belongings of Ronnie Kray, right, will also be up for auction [GETTY]

He wrote: "Not good news. I’ve had another rumble. This time with a dozen riot mob on the yard!

“Obviously I had my reasons and I’d sooner swallow teeth than my pride. Sadly I came off worst – got smashed up ribs.

“Arsenal was playing Hull. I so wanted Hull to win, coz (sic) I’m Spurs.

“I got Lurpak and spread it on thick. Then a small cloud appeared.

“I swear I see Ron’s face. 'Go on son, let ’em have it!' ”

The auction is likely to go ahead later this month and included in the collection would be artwork, watches, cufflinks, dinner jackets, numerous letters and other “personal mementos” from pre-prison and prison years.